Synopsis
Four Buckman siblings attempt to raise their children - each in their own different style - and deal with the joys and sorrows that the process brings.
Scores
Overall Score
84.5
Popularity Percentile (Year)
77.4%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
95.4%
Review Aggregate
81.2
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is largely positive, with 89% of 47 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize family-friendly, funny, lighthearted. Most critics frame the film as an effective delivery of its core style and intent.
family-friendlyfunnylightheartedrealisticcharacter-drivenemotional
Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steve Martin | 1989 | $1,125,000 | $2,845,000 | (est) |
| Tom Hulce | 1989 | $692,000 | $1,751,000 | (est) |
| Rick Moranis | 1989 | $521,000 | $1,319,000 | (est) |
| Martha Plimpton | 1989 | $426,000 | $1,078,000 | (est) |
| Keanu Reeves | 1989 | $365,000 | $922,000 | (est) |
| Jason Robards | 1989 | $321,000 | $812,000 | (est) |
| Mary Steenburgen | 1989 | $288,000 | $729,000 | (est) |
| Dianne Wiest | 1989 | $262,000 | $664,000 | (est) |
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score92.0
RT critic review count60
Rotten Tomatoes audience score76.0
RT audience rating count25,000
IMDb rating7.1
IMDb votes57,463
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 1989 | $100,047,830 | $253,104,880 |
| International | 1989 | N/A | N/A |
| Worldwide | 1989 | $100,047,830 | $253,104,880 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 1989 | $50,023,915 | $126,552,440 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 1989 | N/A | N/A |
| Digital Purchases ? | 1989 | N/A | N/A |
| Physical Rentals ? | 1989 | $45,852,000 | $115,998,168 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 1989 | $25,425,000 | $64,321,151 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 1989 | $28,013,392 | $70,869,366 |
| Total Revenues | 1989 | $149,314,307 | $377,741,125 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 1989 | $20,000,000 | $50,596,776 |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 1989 | $15,274,000 (est) | $38,640,757 (est) |
| Participations | 1989 | $22,397,000 | $56,660,799 |
| Residuals ? | 1989 | $6,610,000 | $16,722,234 |
| Interest & Overhead | 1989 | $4,000,000 | $10,119,355 |
| Total Expenses | 1989 | $68,281,000 | $172,739,922 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 1989 | $81,033,307 | $205,001,203 |
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